This roasted veggies & feta couscous is one of those superb and quick lunches or dinner meals that doesn’t require much thinking.
You must know that feeling when you just want to come up with something healthy (pretty uncomplicated, yet sophisticated and good looking too) to put on the table in front of your family or friends.
Last time I have made this it was a few days ago when we have had a pretty unexpected guests visit who did announce their visit when they were on the way ;-). Of course, I had to make something quick to put on the table within one hour or so which sometimes can prove a bit tough, idea wise. It had to be vegetarian too. I had other things cooked but everything contained meat, so it was no good! I told you it doesn't take much thinking to come up with this 😉
I will have to say that we begin to develop more and more love for vegetarian dishes, it is amazing what you can do and involve no meat at all, which before for me was not really an option. I still love my meat but Have cut it down considerably.
As part of trying to be and stay as healthy as we can, we have started eating three times a week vegetarian dishes only which I really feel great about; feeling great especially that I have managed to convert my ‘meatatarian' husband into eating vegetarian meals, wow!! Only a few months ago if I was mentioning this might happen his face was dropping instantaneously but it is no longer the case ;-)) all happy faces around the house now. Yoopee!
Especially in the summer when there is so much availability and everything is fresh and in season it would be such a shame not to eat a lot more vegetarian dishes.
Here are some more dishes you may like :
- Watermelon and feta salad
- Healthy Chicken breast recipe with giant couscous, pesto sauce and radicchio
- Organic red quinoa with beets, olives, red onion and feta salad
- Herby barley couscous with chipotle halloumi and grilled apricots
- Vegetarian pesto courgette n’ carrot noodles with feta cheese and olives
But here is one that tastes and looks absolutely great and can be prepared in a flash.
Roast veggies and feta whole meal couscous
Equipment
- ovenproof dish
- knife
- chopping board
Ingredients
- 200 g couscous (wholemeal)
- 120 g feta cheese (crumbled)
- 1/2 butternut squash
- 2 onions (red)
- 1 pepper (red)
- 2 medium carrots
- 3 tbsp sunflower seeds (slightly roasted)
- 1-2 tbsp olive oil
- coriander or parsley to garnish
- salt
- pepper or some chilli flakes
Instructions
- Wash and peel all the vegetables (carrots butternut squash and red onions).
- In a pan slightly roast the sunflower seeds. Stay put as they burn very quickly so literally toss them around a heated pan for one minute and they are done!
- Cut all veggies into chunks, place in an oven tray, sprinkle some salt pepper, olive oil dry or fresh herbs and put in the oven. Bake at 200° for 40 minutes or so depending on how are you want the vegetables to look. The red onion I normally cut slices and bake separately, I drizzle a little bit of olive oil over so it does caramelize a little. Keep an eye on the onion if you decide to make it separately as it cooks faster than the rest of the vegetables. If you don’t want them caramelised, mix them with the rest of the veggies and bake together.
- Meanwhile, cook the couscous according to pack instructions but I normally mix the couscous with a pinch of salt and pepper, sometimes 1 tsp of Italian herbs and pour boiling water over about 2 cm above the couscous level and cover immediately with a lid or a plate. I will allow it rest for 20 minutes or so without touching or uncovering it.
- Mix the roasted veggies with the fluffy couscous, season with a pinch of more coarse sea salt, chop some coriander or parsley, scatter the scrambled feta cheese and the roasted sunflower seeds all over it and will be all ready to be served and fully enjoyed.
- Sprinkle some coarse chopped coriander or parsley over.
Michelle says
I love that you use roasted veggies and feta in this. Roasting the vegetables brings out such a nice subtle sweetness in them that would pair so well with the feta. So colorful and flavorful! I can definitely see making this for a summer party. I'm pinning!
Ramona says
Thank you so much Michelle- I am so happy you liked this recipe. Let me know how you liked it once you have made it - I personally love this salad.
Pam Greer says
We are trying to eat meatless several times a week too! I love this roasted veggie couscous bowl! I almost always have feta in the fridge and couscous in the pantry, so this will definitely be on my list!
Ramona says
Thank you so much Pam, it really is a nice meatless option.
Brian Jones says
I'm terrible with meals like this, I love them but I seem to have no limit to how much of it I can eat... I will literally sit down with a huge bowl and consume the lot! Glorious sounding recipe!
Ramona says
Ha ha Brian,
Thank you so much. I get exactly what you are saying - I have the same issue but I just load my plate with some and dissappear ;-))
It is so moreish though and so hard to stop 😉
GUNJAN C Dudani says
I have never tried couscous. Your recipe makes me want to try it. I love feta in any case so I am definitely whipping this recipe for myself over the weekend.
Ramona says
Thank you dear Gunjan,
I really hope you will try this delicious couscous recipe - I am positive you will absolutely love it.
Denay DeGuzman says
I'm looking forward to trying this yummy roasted veggies and feta couscous! The images are beautiful. I can almost taste and smell this flavorful dish.
Ramona says
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback on my recipe and pictures dear Denay, I really apreciate it!
Jo says
That is one big bowl of hearty salad! The flavors and different textures in it sounds amazing. Roasting veggies adds so much flavor to the salad - I wouldn't miss meat for a salad like this.
Ramona says
Thank you so much dear Jo. It really is a delightful recipe that wins every time and lack of meat can really go unnoticed 😉 even for a meatarian like myself ha ha.
Danielle says
If you say your whole family loves this dish, it has got to be something special! And the fact that it is quick and easy to make just makes it even better!
Ramona says
Thanks Danielle,
It really is a special dish indeed. I do hope yu will give this dish a try soon.
Leslie says
This is one of those perfect recipes! Healthy, quick, easy, and delicious! Can't go wrong with this one!
Ramona says
Thank you so much dear Leslie, you are so , so right, you definitely cannot go wrong with this one.
georgie says
this looks so fresh and wholesome! i love salads like these, they're so tasty and hearty!
Karin says
delicious! i would definitely make again.
Ramona says
thank you Karin!
Alan says
Perfect couscous and veggies salad. I have never made such a good couscous in my life, my whole family really enjoyed it. Couscous was perfect and fluffy, thanks for all the tips. Mine used to be soggy and too wet. Loved this one! This is definitely going to be an all year round regular dish. Thank you for sharing this!
Ramona says
Thank you so much dear Alan, I am so happy you liked my roasted veggies and feta couscous dish, it is one of my favourites too - so delicious!
Brynn says
This recipe sounds fantastic...the perfect summer friendly lunch to have on repeat
Brianna says
So tasty and healthy, a great make ahead lunch option too!
Katie Youngs says
I love roasted veggies. They always elevate the meal. This was no exception! Delicious!
Chef Dennis says
This is making me hungry!